How to understand art on the example of Mark Rothko
11 min readJan 25, 2019
If you look at painting and wonder — “I could do better,” or “My child could paint that,” you are missing the point. Very likely this reaction is caused by some kind of misunderstanding which moves you away from the opportunity to enjoy art. I’m not talking about Raphael’s Madonnas, with which it is so easy to experience the feeling of joy and pleasure. Understandable forms, gorgeous shades of colour…
